Orange Inc. announced today the addition of four new manga titles to its digital platform, emaqi. Expanding its North American catalog with a mix of action, historical drama, and slice-of-life storytelling, the new releases will be available beginning February 6.
This lineup includes OUT, Kurashi no Izumi, NAPOLEON: Era of the Lion, and King of the Ants, continuing Orange’s efforts to bring officially licensed manga to North American readers across a wide range of genres and creative voices.
OUT (R18)
- Story: Tatsuya Iguchi
- Art: Makoto Mizuta
- Publisher: AKITASHOTEN Co., Ltd.
- Genres: Seinen, Action, Badboy
Official Synopsis: Tatsuya Iguchi, the “Mad Dog of Komae,” who played a major role in “Drop” and “Chicken.” Now 17 years old, he leaves his hometown and begins an intense story together with new companions!!
Kurashi no Izumi (R16)
- Author: FUMIKO TANIKAWA
- Publisher: SHONENGAHOSHA CO., LTD.
- Genres: Seinen, Drama
Official Synopsis: From childhood friends to a married couple, an older wife with her younger husband, a May-December romance, and a marriage of convenience… Life unfolds in countless ways, as do the bonds we share. Through tender everyday moments, warm domestic life, and precious connections… Just as there are different types of marriages, there are various ways of living. Join these families as they spend their peaceful, relaxing days and let their happiness touch your heart. A collection of heartwarming family stories that will bring tears to your eyes.
NAPOLEON: Era of the lion (R18)
- Author: TETSUYA HASEGAWA
- Publisher: SHONENGAHOSHA CO., LTD.
- Genres: Seinen, War, History
Official Synopsis: Witness the rise of Emperor Napoleon’s legendary conquest! Volume 1 showcases the brilliant military artistry of the “Battle of Austerlitz.” Then, he journeys back to his childhood to reveal how history’s greatest commander came to be…
King of the Ants (R18)
- Story: NAGAHISA TSUKAWAKI
- Art: RYU ITOU
- Publisher: AKITASHOTEN Co., Ltd.
- Genres: Seinen, Action, Crime
Official Synopsis: The moment Kisaburo Rikudo, head of the conglomerate controlling all of Japan, dies, the life of his illegitimate son, country delinquent Shiro Aguri, is turned upside down! Dragged into a no-holds-barred survival battle with knives, crossbows, Japanese swords, and guns…!? The ultimate delinquent VS state power! Brutal violence beyond anything you’ve seen!!
Source: Press Release
